A look at the young conservative movement a year after Charlie Kirk's killing
Charlie Kirk's influence is still deeply felt at the Republicans' midterm convention. His killing a year ago reshaped the young conservative movement he built and left his friends and political allies with the task of carrying it forward. To discuss the future of Turning Point USA, Geoff Bennett spoke with Robert Draper, a New York Times Magazine reporter who profiled Kirk before his death.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: NPR · Sep 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
- Coverage span: 14h 8m
- Coverage: 4 reports from 4 independent publications
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A look at the young conservative movement a year after Charlie Kirk's killing(opens original report in a new tab)BBC NewsTier A
Year after Charlie Kirk's death, conservative students struggle to fill void he left(opens original report in a new tab)The assassination sent shockwaves through the conservative youth movement, which students say has lost momentum and a vital figurehead. — BBC News
NPRTier A
One year after Charlie Kirk's death, Turning Point USA faces an uncertain future(opens original report in a new tab)The death of Charlie Kirk was seen as a rallying call for young conservatives. But as his supporters reflect on the past year, some paint a more complicated picture of the organization he left behind. — NPR
Al JazeeraTier B
A year after Charlie Kirk’s death, are young voters turning on Trump?(opens original report in a new tab)Turning Point USA has expanded its campus presence, even as Trump’s support among young men has fallen. — Al Jazeera
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